Light to fresh breezes and gusts. Small trees and large limbs will sway. Vehicles may feel a slight tug at high speeds. Smaller boats on area lakes may be in danger of capsizing. A lake wind advisory may be needed, with a small craft advisory for the gulf coastal waters.

Wind Impact Statement

Moderate

Windy Conditions Expected with Tropical Storm or Gale Force Gusts Possible. Newly planted trees and shrubs may be damaged if not secured properly. Some small twigs and limbs will separate from trees. Move unfastened items such as garbage cans and deck furniture indoors. For non-tropical situations, a wind advisory may be needed, with a small craft advisory for the gulf coastal waters. If gale force wind gusts will be frequent, a gale warning may be issued.

Wind Impact Statement

High

Sustained Tropical Storm or Gale Force Winds Expected with Hurricane Force Gusts Possible. Minor damage may occur to many mobile homes. Poorly constructed homes may receive some wall damage and partial roof removal. A few houses may have minor damage to roof shingles and siding. A few pool cages and lanai screens will be damaged. Unsecured light weight items may become projectiles, causing additional damage. Some electrical wires will be blown down, and local power outages are likely.

Wind Impact Statement

Extreme

Sustained Hurricane Force Winds Expected.

For Cat 1: Most mobile homes will experience moderate to substantial damage. Some of poor construction will be uninhabitable until repaired. Houses of poor to average construction will have damage to shingles, siding, and gutters. Some windows will be blown out. Unfastened home items of light to moderate weight will become airborne, causing additional damage and possible injury. Dozens of wires will be blown down. Local power outages will affect entire neighborhoods.

For Cat 2 or higher: The majority of mobile homes will be severely damaged or destroyed. Those that remain will be uninhabitable until repaired. Houses of poor to average construction will have major damage, including partial wall collapse and roofs being lifted off. Many will be uninhabitable until repaired. Well constructed houses will incur minor damage to shingles, siding,and gutters, as well as blown out windows. Airborne debris will cause damage, injury, and possible death. Power outages will be widespread.